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CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« on: September 30, 2007, 10:49:29 pm »
Today's Feature Article:
2008 R8 Trans-Canada Performance Tour – Ottawa to Toronto
2008 R8 Trans-Canada Performance Tour – Ottawa to Toronto
R8 Trans-Canada Performance Tour – Ottawa to TorontoOttawa to Toronto: Tasked with driving the new Audi R8 from Ottawa to Toronto as part of a cross-canada tour, Senior Editor Paul Williams, spent almost as much time answering queries from excited onlookers as he did driving the car.
   
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Re: CD Article:
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2007, 11:52:52 pm »
Hehe when I open this topic there was that Subaru ad about the car the germans wish they'd made. Kind of put that into perspective eh? I doubt they really care since Japan has yet to make something this beautiful, IMHO.

When I saw this at the auto show i was like wow. And i am still thinking that.
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Re: CD Article:
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2007, 10:23:26 am »
Boy - what a tough gig - driving the new R8 from Ottawa to Toronto. Too bad it's only a 2.5 hour drive  ;)
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Re: CD Article:
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2007, 10:35:32 am »
I think it too Paul more like 8 hours ;)
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2007, 11:00:40 am »
The article didn't focus much on the comfort, drive, or specifics of the car, but was a joy to read nevertheless.

Paul, why didn't you stop by?  :'(
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2007, 12:16:56 pm »
I guess that was Paul in the Alberta-plated R8 heading up 417 west last Friday morning at 8:30am in heavy traffic?
Cutting across two lanes of stop and go traffic to get into the 416 merge lane and hammering it and then squeezing back in was classy.... ::)
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2007, 12:43:24 pm »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 01, 2007, 11:00:40 am
The article didn't focus much on the comfort, drive, or specifics of the car, but was a joy to read nevertheless.

Paul, why didn't you stop by?  :'(

I've been following reviews of the R8, and most other reviews agree that the R8 is more than a match for a comparably-priced 911.  That's pretty effing amazing.  I've read one criticism about the interior (someone felt that there  were a couple knobs that felt cheap), but for the most part, as one would expect from a pricey Audi, the interior is fantastic.  Comfort is another area where the car seems to excel, offering good ergonomics, a lot of room for the genre, and good visibility for the genre (except that you can't see the four corners of the car for parallel parking).

Basically, the car is mind-blowingly great.  I know that this will make me sound like a rabid Audi fanboy, but the R8 apparently really is that good.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2007, 02:33:14 pm »
Quote from: daft on October 01, 2007, 12:16:56 pm
I guess that was Paul in the Alberta-plated R8 heading up 417 west last Friday morning at 8:30am in heavy traffic?
Cutting across two lanes of stop and go traffic to get into the 416 merge lane and hammering it and then squeezing back in was classy.... ::)

 ::)  Another one of those asssholes.... :o
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2007, 03:42:40 pm »
No Paul, didn't get the car until Sunday, so it was not Paul for sure.  It was probably the other guy.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2007, 12:15:10 pm »
Must Krazy Kenzie....  ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2007, 12:40:10 pm »
Audi Canada reported 23 (!!!) R8 sales for September!
« Last Edit: October 02, 2007, 12:42:27 pm by sirAQUAMAN64 »
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2007, 01:52:11 pm »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 02, 2007, 12:40:10 pm
Audi Canada reported 23 (!!!) R8 sales for September!

...and sadly, not one of those 23 will belong to any of us here.  :(
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2007, 01:56:06 pm »
Quote from: Giant Dwarf on October 02, 2007, 01:52:11 pm
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 02, 2007, 12:40:10 pm
Audi Canada reported 23 (!!!) R8 sales for September!

...and sadly, not one of those 23 will belong to any of us here.  :(

Speak for yourself  ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2007, 05:42:09 pm »
Quote from: quadzilla on October 02, 2007, 01:56:06 pm
Quote from: Giant Dwarf on October 02, 2007, 01:52:11 pm
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 02, 2007, 12:40:10 pm
Audi Canada reported 23 (!!!) R8 sales for September!

...and sadly, not one of those 23 will belong to any of us here.  :(

Speak for yourself  ;D

:thumbup:  :ttiwwp:   ;)
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2007, 09:24:46 pm »
Quote from: MD on October 02, 2007, 05:42:09 pm
Quote from: quadzilla on October 02, 2007, 01:56:06 pm
Quote from: Giant Dwarf on October 02, 2007, 01:52:11 pm
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 02, 2007, 12:40:10 pm
Audi Canada reported 23 (!!!) R8 sales for September!

...and sadly, not one of those 23 will belong to any of us here.  :(

Speak for yourself  ;D

:thumbup:  :ttiwwp:   ;)

You know what they say about people bragging about their kills on the internet  :rofl2:
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2007, 11:01:26 pm »
Quote from: quadzilla on October 02, 2007, 09:24:46 pm
Quote from: MD on October 02, 2007, 05:42:09 pm
Quote from: quadzilla on October 02, 2007, 01:56:06 pm
Quote from: Giant Dwarf on October 02, 2007, 01:52:11 pm
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 02, 2007, 12:40:10 pm
Audi Canada reported 23 (!!!) R8 sales for September!

...and sadly, not one of those 23 will belong to any of us here.  :(

Speak for yourself  ;D

:thumbup:  :ttiwwp:   ;)

You know what they say about people bragging about their kills on the internet  :rofl2:

My Enzo would smoke you.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2007, 12:03:19 am »
Hate to rub this in, but I had the R8 from Barrie to Thunder Bay.....
RB
« Last Edit: October 04, 2007, 12:08:53 am by MD »
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2007, 06:00:52 am »
Quote from: Russ Bond on October 04, 2007, 12:03:19 am
Hate to rub this in, but I had the R8 from Barrie to Thunder Bay.....
RB

So why did you? And how was the ride in the trunk/passenger seat?  ;D ::)
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2007, 09:47:44 am »
Quote from: inco on October 04, 2007, 06:00:52 am
Quote from: Russ Bond on October 04, 2007, 12:03:19 am
Hate to rub this in, but I had the R8 from Barrie to Thunder Bay.....
RB

So why did you? And how was the ride in the trunk/passenger seat?  ;D ::)

C'mon, idenifty yourself (well, appears you did but apologize for not being familar) and relay your impressions on it.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2007, 12:45:22 pm »
Russ is a fellow auto journalist, I've been to a few events with him - nice to see (read) you Russ.

James.
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